Well, I just got off the phone with the fish store employee that sold me the fish. I explained that one of the fish is a firemouth and the other is possibly a JD. He said that he doubts very much that it is a JD, as he has had this fish for a long time, and will show me other JDs that came in the same time and I will be able to see the difference in their size etc.
He said that he didnt understand how the firemouth got in there, but said he will take them all back and along with the dead rainbows and give me either a refund or store credit for the GBRs and the double red that I want to pick up next weekend when the new shipment comes in.
He also said that another employee thought that one looked like a steel blue apisto, the one that is thought to look like the A. Commbrae, so with that, he said that if i want, I can bring them all back.. and that he will give me Bolivians if I want when they come in next week too.
So with that said.. at least I know there is recourse for me and that I have not lost the 30 dollars i just spent on fish yesterday.
Well, I just got off the phone with the fish store employee that sold me the fish. I explained that one of the fish is a firemouth and the other is possibly a JD. He said that he doubts very much that it is a JD, as he has had this fish for a long time, and will show me other JDs that came in the same time and I will be able to see the difference in their size etc.
He said that he didnt understand how the firemouth got in there, but said he will take them all back and along with the dead rainbows and give me either a refund or store credit for the GBRs and the double red that I want to pick up next weekend when the new shipment comes in.
He also said that another employee thought that one looked like a steel blue apisto, the one that is thought to look like the A. Commbrae, so with that, he said that if i want, I can bring them all back.. and that he will give me Bolivians if I want when they come in next week too.
So with that said.. at least I know there is recourse for me and that I have not lost the 30 dollars i just spent on fish yesterday.
Whew. Yes get your Bolivians (so cute).
I know I am tired of looking at cichlids that are labeled wrong. I think from now on...I am going to correct them on it. SO what happened with you won't happen to the next customer at our lfs.
I have been told now by quite a few fish keepers who own JDs that this is in fact a juvi JD.
I took a video of the fish and posted on Youtube. Now you can really (hopefully) be able to tell by its swimming behavior or have a clearer idea of whether it is a JD or an Acara... I have to go with the experts on this, since I have never had a JD before. Ohh yeh, and you can turn down the volume, since it is full of commercials from the tv. sorry about that. lol..
I have been told now by quite a few fish keepers who own JDs that this is in fact a juvi JD.
I took a video of the fish and posted on Youtube. Now you can really (hopefully) be able to tell by its swimming behavior or have a clearer idea of whether it is a JD or an Acara... I have to go with the experts on this, since I have never had a JD before. Ohh yeh, and you can turn down the volume, since it is full of commercials from the tv. sorry about that. lol..
Oh yeah that is a juvi JD, not a blue one tho. They get ELECTRIC blue. The acara have a face more like the keyholes.
Stupid fish store.
Last edited by Allie; April 7th, 2008 at 11:50 AM.
haha.. Allie and Shawnie...
yep.. wouldnt want to see you loose your last dollar on that bet! haha..
gawd... stupid fishstore is right! grrrr.....
Gets me so mad, when the employee says.." ohh nooo way is that a JD juvie". hmmmmmphhh.... ooh yes it is! How many people gotta knock me over the head with this fishs ID? before I get it! guess it was cuz I really didnt want to believe it! lol...
Now my problem to solve is this...
I really really do feel bad about having to bring these fish back! I have gotten attached to this lil ole JD and the firemouth cichlid as well. The other juvi is a steel blue apisto btw. Soooo... Do I just keep these three and forget about getting the GBRs and Bolivians that I want?
or: return them.. and go with the original plan?
I have in the tank now, three rainbows.. one angel fish and three cardinal tetras. I realize that when the JD gets bigger the cardinals will be in trouble. Not sure about the angel fish... the rainbows I can move, because already this baby JD was caught chasing one of the rainbows and its a lot bigger than the JD!
If i keep them, I know that I will not be able to keep any other fish in the tank... I do like the idea of some 'big' fish.. but..... i dunnoooooo decisions .. decisions... what to do?
haha.. Allie and Shawnie...
yep.. wouldnt want to see you loose your last dollar on that bet! haha..
gawd... stupid fishstore is right! grrrr.....
Gets me so mad, when the employee says.." ohh nooo way is that a JD juvie". hmmmmmphhh.... ooh yes it is! How many people gotta knock me over the head with this fishs ID? before I get it! guess it was cuz I really didnt want to believe it! lol...
Now my problem to solve is this...
I really really do feel bad about having to bring these fish back! I have gotten attached to this lil ole JD and the firemouth cichlid as well. The other juvi is a steel blue apisto btw. Soooo... Do I just keep these three and forget about getting the GBRs and Bolivians that I want?
or: return them.. and go with the original plan?
I have in the tank now, three rainbows.. one angel fish and three cardinal tetras. I realize that when the JD gets bigger the cardinals will be in trouble. Not sure about the angel fish... the rainbows I can move, because already this baby JD was caught chasing one of the rainbows and its a lot bigger than the JD!
If i keep them, I know that I will not be able to keep any other fish in the tank... I do like the idea of some 'big' fish.. but..... i dunnoooooo decisions .. decisions... what to do?
My jd's are in with big fish..oscars and silver dollars...now and then I do get some feeders for them, and they eat them..so yes you are right you wouldnt be able to keep smaller fish with them as they grow...I love the big cichlids so you know what id say ...but you did have your hope on the GBR's n Bolivians..so maybe another tank?? heheheheheh...still love that jd vid..hes a handsome thing as a juvi..cant imagine the colors as an adult that will pop out!....goodluck !
If you have had your heart set on the Bolivian Rams then get them. Unless you have room for another tank for the JD & Firemouth. The steel blue apisto would be fine with the Bolivians.
My jd's are in with big fish..oscars and silver dollars...now and then I do get some feeders for them, and they eat them..so yes you are right you wouldnt be able to keep smaller fish with them as they grow...I love the big cichlids so you know what id say ...but you did have your hope on the GBR's n Bolivians..so maybe another tank?? heheheheheh...still love that jd vid..hes a handsome thing as a juvi..cant imagine the colors as an adult that will pop out!....goodluck !
Ohhh surrrrre tempt me with telling me how handsome he's going to be when he is an adult!
well, I just moved my rainbows to the 29g tank. No since having him stress them out. hmmmm silver dollars too eh? My husband really likes thos as well as the oscar, but I told him before Nooo way on an oscar, not for the 55g. Its too small. I guess I can always use one of my 29g tanks for the GBRs and Bolivians hmmmmm.... will have to think this one out some more!
LOL....
MTS doesnt count when you already have the tank set up and in use.. lol, I would just be adding the D.Cichlids to a different tank than planned. Just have to figure out how to move everyone around and make them all happy.
I had to separate my two angels due to fighting.. and had to separate the two Discus due to fighting. Sooo in one 29g tank is a lone Discus, that is not very happy with no other tank mates. The other 29g tank has a Discus and an Angel that seem for the most part to get along. That is where I just added the rainbows from the 55g. I could add the GBR and Bolivians to the 29g with the lone Discus in it...
But I think that its going to come down to how I feel about it on friday whether Im bringing these back to the fishstore and get the d. cichlids like I planned on. Just have to think about it for awhile more... and weigh all the options. <sigh...>
come on mom u cant bring those poor little fishes back to the store... u know u dont REALLY want to...do u?? get another tank!! tell dad i said heheheeeee one more tank in the kitchen would be nice
I like kateskid very much! I so can see her giving the puppy dog eyes
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Originally Posted by CapeKateskid
come on mom u cant bring those poor little fishes back to the store... u know u dont REALLY want to...do u?? get another tank!! tell dad i said heheheeeee one more tank in the kitchen would be nice
Welllllll dad said... NOOOOO more tanks! LOL and I have to agree, I have too much work as it is with the six I have running now.
OF Course I DONT want to bring them back.. I feel very bad about it. BUT already the JD has gone after the huge angelfish.. which is kinda funny, seeing this little JD think he is king of the tank. (One reason why I moved the rainbows). He doesnt really do anything, but the Angel does not like it one bit and really throws a tantrum lol.. when he comes near her.
Im going to keep the steel blue apisto and maybe the firemouth cichlid, I hear they are peaceful towards other species... maybe Allie can let me know, if she reads this. But so far I have decided that I have to bring him back.. and probably the firemouth and get the d.cichlids like I wanted to.
Yes, Shawnie.. and she has such HUGE puppy dog eyes too! lol...
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...but you did have your hope on the GBR's n Bolivians..so maybe another tank?? heheheheheh...still love that jd vid..hes a handsome thing as a juvi..cant imagine the colors as an adult that will pop out!....goodluck !
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u know u dont REALLY want to...do u?? get another tank!! 
heheheeeee one more tank in the kitchen would be nice
LOL and I have to agree, I have too much work as it is with the six I have running now.